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A11 VFP

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,328 mi
Last recorded104,328 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,171 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,613 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,668 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,912 miles

Nearside Cam/Cover Gasket Leaking

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion to nearside front floor pan

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,617 miles

front and rear floor pans slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

Fail 30 Aug 2011 91,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front and rear floor pans slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,796 miles

exhaust system corroded

front anti-roll bar corroding

front brake discs very slightly worn

front brake pads worn very low

front floorpans corroding

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit on outer edge (1.6mm)

rear suspension coil springs corroded

very slight lift in o/s/f suspension lower balljoint

Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,782 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

front floor-pans corroding

rear number plate becoming insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2009 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

front floor-pans corroding

rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,939 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f floorpans corroded

n/s/f headlamp has slight condensation behind lens

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm), and inner sidewall slightly cut and splitting

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm), and has nail in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,701 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,278 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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A11 VFP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 VFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 VFP registered?

A11 VFP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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